mihrab

• Nische in der Wand einer Moschee, die die Gebetsrichtung nach Mekka anzeigt, sowie das entsprechende nischenförmige Motiv auf einem Gebetsteppich.

A noun referring to a design on a Muslim prayer rug shaped like a niche, which must be oriented toward Mecca during worship, or a niche in a mosque wall that marks the direction of Mecca.

1. Prayer rug designC1formal

   A decorative design shaped like a niche on a Muslim prayer rug, which must be oriented toward Mecca during prayer.

   Gebetsnischenmuster

   • The mihrab on the rug was beautifully embroidered with gold thread.
   • During prayer, he carefully aligned the mihrab of his rug toward Mecca.
   • Traditional prayer rugs often feature a mihrab pattern at one end.

2. Mosque wall nicheC1formal

   A niche or alcove set into the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla, the direction of Mecca for prayer.

   Gebetsnische in der Moschee

   • The imam stood before the mihrab to lead the congregation in prayer.
   • The mosque's mihrab was decorated with intricate tile work and calligraphy.
   • Worshippers face the mihrab when performing their daily prayers.